How to find the maximum value in a range of cells with the MAX function in Excel?

To find the maximum value in a range of cells using the MAX function in Excel, follow these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Excel and create a new or open an existing spreadsheet with the data you want to analyze.
2. Select the cell where you want the maximum value to appear.
3. Type the formula =MAX(range) in the selected cell, replacing "range" with the actual range of cells you want to find the maximum value for. For example, if you want to find the maximum value in cells A1 to A10, the formula would be =MAX(A1:A10).
4. Press Enter on your keyboard. The maximum value in the specified range will be displayed in the selected cell.

Alternatively, you can also select the range of cells first and then directly input the formula =MAX(). Excel will automatically include the selected range within the parentheses. Simply press Enter to get the result.